New Electronics Mechanically Transform Into a Wearable Device for Seamless Integration With the Skin

A KAIST team has designed a new strategy for electronics that will mechanically transform into a wearable electronic device. Imagine a handheld electronic gadget that... The post New Electronics Mechanically Transform…

“Terrifying” Climate Impacts 626% Worse Than Expected for Intact Forest Loss

The impact of losing intact tropical forests is more devastating on the climate than previously thought, according to University of Queensland-led research. The international study... The post “Terrifying” Climate Impacts 626%…

When Good Advice Goes Bad

Well-intentioned guidance can backfire, both in everyday life and in public policy—but there’s a way to fix it -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com…

World’s Brightest Light Source Accelerates Electrons to 99.9999999985% of the Speed of Light

The public might not even know that scientists from the University of Tartu in cooperation with Finnish colleagues have established our “own” Estonian-Finnish beamline at... The post World’s Brightest Light Source…

As a Vast Swath of Australia Burns, the View From Space is Truly Frightening

Thick palls of smoke stream from Australia's sprawling bushfires in this view acquired by NASA's Aqua satellite on Nov. 11, 2019. The image consists of a natural-color view with an…

Surgery for Blocked Arteries Is Often Unwarranted, Researchers Find

Drug therapy alone may save lives as effectively as bypass or stenting procedures, a large federal study showed.…

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How Mammals’ Complex “Frankenstein’s Monster” Backbones Evolved

Mammals’ backbones are weird. Compared to other four-legged animals like reptiles, mammal spines are a complex mix of sections of differently-shaped bones. Our Frankenstein’s monster... The post How Mammals’ Complex “Frankenstein’s…

Earth May Have Just Seen Its 8th Strongest Tropical Cyclone on Record

An advanced satellite analysis found Supertyphoon Halong had 192-mph winds -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com…

Two-Legged Robot Mimics Human Balance While Running and Jumping [Video]

New control system may enable humanoid robots to do heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks. Rescuing victims from a burning building, a chemical spill,... The post Two-Legged Robot Mimics Human…

Is the Human Olfactory Bulb Necessary?

Many people may be living life without a particular brain region - and not suffering any ill-effects. In a new paper in Neuron, neuroscientists Tali Weiss and colleagues discuss five women…

Spin Doctors: Vast Cosmic Filaments and Galaxy Rotation [Video]

Sky survey provides clues to how galaxies change over time. The direction in which a galaxy spins depends on its mass, researchers have found. A... The post Spin Doctors: Vast Cosmic…

“Deeply Problematic” – Facial Recognition Software Has a Gender Problem

Services often mischaracterize trans and non-binary individuals. With a brief glance at a single face, emerging facial recognition software can now categorize the gender of... The post “Deeply Problematic” – Facial…

Objective Reality Doesn't Exist, Quantum Experiment Shows

A quantum experiment raises deeply philosophical questions about the fundamental nature of reality.…

NASA's 1st SLS Megarocket Core Stage for the Moon Has Its Engines (Photos)

NASA's first new megarocket bound for the moon now has all of its engines for the first uncrewed lunar flight of the U.S. space agency's Artemis program.…

Vice President Pence Lands on the Moon (Sort Of)

Vice President Mike Pence came to Silicon Valley, then flew to the moon.…

Here's How Much NASA Is Paying Per Seat on SpaceX's Crew Dragon & Boeing Starliner

Boeing's astronaut taxi will cost NASA about 60% more per seat than SpaceX's vehicle will, according to a new report by the space agency's Office of Inspector General.…

What Does It Take to Be a Moon?

When is a moon not a moon — and does it matter?…

Space Center Houston Sets Saturn V Rocket Aglow With 'Galaxy Lights'

Space Center Houston is shining some festive light on NASA's iconography with Galaxy Lights, presented by Reliant, a new nighttime display that answers the question: How many holiday bulbs does…

Warning: Feminine Hygiene Products May Expose Women to Dangerous Volatile Organic Compounds

New research suggests that women’s feminine hygiene practices – in particular vaginal douching and use of feminine powder – may be associated with higher levels... The post Warning: Feminine Hygiene Products…

Gravitational Wave Detector Breakthrough Dampens Quantum Noise for Precise Measurements

Squeeze leads to stellar-mass black hole collision precision. Scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) have found a way to better detect all collisions of... The post Gravitational Wave Detector Breakthrough…

Millions of Ibises Were Mummified. But Where Did Ancient Egypt Get Them?

DNA analysis of the preserved birds found in many catacombs undercuts the explanation that there were large-scale ibis breeding farms.…

Leonids Meteor Shower Will Peak in Night Skies

Meteor showers can light up night skies from dusk to dawn, and if you’re lucky you might be able to catch a glimpse.…

Batteries as transparent as glass could power devices in your home

A transparent battery could be used instead of glass for windows. It still has a low output, but could eventually boost energy storage in smart glasses or cars…

Silent Surveillance Attack: How Hackers Can Use Wi-Fi to Track You Inside Your Home

University of Chicago scientists examine vulnerability of smart devices and possible defenses. As connected devices such as voice assistants, security cameras, and smart appliances grow... The post Silent Surveillance Attack: How…

Groundbreaking New Images Peel Away Layers of a Stellar Mystery

An international team of scientists, including three researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), has shed new light on one of the central mysteries... The post Groundbreaking New Images Peel…

Scientists Capture Spectacularly Rare Footage of Deep-Sea Fish Devouring a Whole Shark

Wow.…

70% of Venice Is Now Submerged, And It's a Disturbing Preview For Coastal Cities

See it while you can.…